Meredith Lawson‐Rowe
Representative · State house · Ohio · District 5
Democratic
Biography
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe is serving her first term in the Ohio House of Representatives representing the 5th House District. She has built a strong career in community engagement and public service. While attending Clark Atlanta University, she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and is currently a member of the Columbus (Oh) Alumnae Chapter. For over 20 years, she worked as an Executive Administrative Assistant supporting C-suite level executives. In 2019, she made history becoming one of the first Black women elected to Reynoldsburg City Council, where she represented Ward 4 before being elected Council President in 2023. Lawson-Rowe again made history in 2024, being elected the first Black person to represent House District 5 in the Ohio House of Representatives.
On the record
- Education
- Clark Atlanta University
- Profession
- Executive Administrative Assistant
- Family
- Married; three children, four grandchildren.
Contact
- Capitol office
- 77 S. High St. 10th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 · 614-644-6002
- Phone
- 614-644-6002
- rep05@ohiohouse.gov